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Safeguarding Adults

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital

The L&D is committed to safeguarding all patients. (View our safeguarding declaration).

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility…if you see or suspect it, please report it.

Definition of abuse:
Abuse is the violation of an individual’s human and civil rights which result in injury or emotional suffering by any other person or persons.

Who is a vulnerable adult? (over the age of 18)

Someone who is unable to take care of themselves
Someone who is unable to protect themselves against significant harm or serious exploitation

Who may be the abuser?

A relative
A neighbour/friend
Other service users
Professional staff

If you have concerns about an adult (over the age of 18) please contact:

Luton Borough Council on 01582 547730 /547653 or email adultsafeguarding@luton.gov.uk

Outside normal working hours please contact the emergency team on 0300 300 8123 or email edt@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

If in doubt…shout!
Not sure…please call!

Unexpected closure of lifts in Beeden House and reduced lift capacity in the Main Block, Bedford Hospital

Beeden House

We have had to make the difficult decision to close both lifts in Beeden House after finding an unexpected fault during routine maintenance.

This means that there will be disruption to services and appointments on the upper floors of Beeden House.

We are currently contacting patients to find the best individual solution for them, minimise disruption and ensure they continue to receive the care they need. At this point you do not need to contact us, we will contact all affected patients.

The decision to close the lifts was hard, but we felt it was the safest decision to best protect our patients and staff.

Reduced lift capacity in the Main Block

Please be aware our lifts in the Main Block currently have reduced capacity. In order to maintain lift functions and minimise traffic in the remaining lifts, we will be prioritising high priority movements.

Staff, patients and visitors can access the main block lifts if required, but may be asked to wait at main reception while other priority movements are made. A minimum of 4 people will be required before the lift departs. Security staff operating the lifts will be mindful that not all disabilities are visible and make appropriate accommodations for non-ambulant staff and visitors.

We apologise for the inconvenience the closure of lifts and reduced lift capacity will cause.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and support.